Google Drive for Desktop Installation Guide

✅ Google Drive for Desktop Installation Guide

🖥 For Windows

Step 1: Download Google Drive for Desktop

• Go to the official Google Drive download page.
  
  

• Under "For Individuals", click Download Drive for desktop.
  
  

• Accept the terms and the download will start.
  
  

Step 2: Install Google Drive

• Locate the downloaded .exe file (usually in your Downloads folder).
  
  

• Double-click the file and follow the on-screen instructions to install.
  
  

Step 3: Sign In to Your Google Account

• After installation, Google Drive will launch automatically.
  
  

• Sign in with your Google account (e.g., you@gmail.com).
  
  

Step 4: Set Up Sync Preferences

• Choose whether to:
  
  

  • Stream files (files appear in File Explorer but stored in the cloud).
    
    

  • Mirror files (files are stored locally and in the cloud).
    
    

• Choose folders from your computer to sync with Google Drive (optional).
  
  

Step 5: Finish Setup

• Google Drive adds a folder to File Explorer under "Google Drive".
  
  

• You can now access and manage files from your desktop.
  
  

🍎 For Mac

Step 1: Download Google Drive for Desktop

• Visit the Google Drive download page.
  
  

• Click Download Drive for desktop under the For Individuals section.
  
  

• Accept the terms to start the download.
  
  

Step 2: Install Google Drive

• Open the downloaded .dmg file.
  
  

• Drag the Google Drive app into your Applications folder.
  
  

Step 3: Launch Google Drive and Sign In

• Open Google Drive from your Applications folder or Spotlight Search.
  
  

• Sign in with your Google account.
  
  

Step 4: Set Sync Preferences

• Choose:
  
  

  • Stream files (recommended for saving disk space).
    
    

  • Mirror files (files available offline).
    
    

• Select which local folders (if any) to back up to Google Drive.
  
  

Step 5: Access Files

• Google Drive will appear in Finder under Locations.
  
  

• You can now use it like any other folder, with cloud sync.